DETROIT -- Detroit Lions safety Louis Delmas and cornerback Chris Houston are among the team's inactive players for today's game against the St. Louis Rams.

Delmas (knee) and Houston (ankle) have missed several practices due to their injuries, and were listed as doubtful on Friday's injury report. Prior to today's game, Delmas jogged around Ford Field, but will not play.

As a result, Lions safety John Wendling will start at free safety, while cornerback Jacob Lacey will start for Houston.

In addition, Lions rookie cornerback Bill Bentley will make his first NFL start today. Bentley will play right cornerback for the Lions.